Art on Bundjulung Country began in 2017 as a way to provide opportunities for Aboriginal people across Northern NSW to explore better health and wellbeing through connection with cultural arts.

 

The project brought Aboriginal people together to connect socially, foster participation and cultural exchange, and build the capacity of emerging Aboriginal artists through various art forms. Exploring and communicating personal and social values and giving voice to storylines and hidden issues through art and conversation was a focus of the project. Throughout all stages, art and its connection to culture and country was intrinsically linked, enhancing the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. 

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Arts Northern Rivers partnered with North Coast Primary Health Network and Lismore Regional Gallery, supported by a steering committee, to deliver the project through to June 2019 culminating in the delivery of the first Bundjalung Art Market at The Quad, in Lismore. 

 

Following on from the success of the inaugural Art On Bundjalung Market, Arts Northern Rivers is proud to be working with Bundjalung artists, local councils and community partners to continue delivering the event across the region. In 2021 the Market returned to the Lismore Quad and upcoming in October 2022 the Market is venturing to Kyogle.

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Join us on Saturday the 22nd of October in Kyogle in celebrating the creative cultural heritage of the Bundjalung region.

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